Kia Sorento review: 2022 GT-Line seven-seater SUV - it has a surprise high tech car park trick!

The Kia Sorento GT-Line has a terrific family-friendly party trick - and it's a godsend for a pregnant mum. This car can park itself just by using the remote key fob, and that might sound like a naff idea, but for a seven-month-pregnant woman, it could be the difference between getting out of the car comfortably, or not.
For example - park too close to a wall in a car that doesn't have a remote parking system like this, and you could struggle to get out. But with the Kia Remote Parking Assistant, you can get out of the car and use the key to make it park itself in the tight spot. So, no struggles.
Aside from that, the top-spec Sorento GT-Line offers heaps to like. With seven seats, plenty of space, lots of great technology and amenities, and a nice drive experience, you might wonder if there's anything it doesn't do right.
Well, there's one big omission that could rule it out for you - depending on what you need from you family SUV, and whether you plan to populate all three rows of seats all the time. Watch the review for Ash Leung's take on the Kia Sorento 2022 GT-Line.
00:00 Intro
01:09 Pricing and features
04:24 Design
04:55 Practicality
11:59 Driving
13:24 Efficiency
13:50 Safety
14:37 Ownership
15:05 Verdict
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[@mfokajobe9191]

This Lady is actually great at what she does. I'd listen to more of her content.

[@mharro88]

Does that surprise you because she's a woman or something?

[@carsguide]

She’ll be back soon!

[@No_Ne684]

Congratulations for the baby!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Welcome aboard Ash!!! You are a great addition to the Cars Guide team!!!

[@briantye110]

Congrats on the incoming Bub and you have come along way from the just group, it suits you cheers

[@modano182]

Order one today for delivery in 2024!

[@krane15]

The burdens of living in Australia.

[@rhyschapman2861]

Great review, thanks!

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Excellent review. RIP Ford Falcon Ute

[@michaelwiebe4282]

With German gas prices right now, it would be a luxury just to own and run this car! Although I have to say, I like the Kia Sorento.

[@TheSrijith2]

Thanks for the review.. I am texting these comments from the middle east where we still get V6 from Sorento and of course from Telluride..So if I need to pick one of these two options in terms of actual on road performance and better fuel efficiency which one should I go for?

[@krane15]

The Sorento has come a long way in its fit and finish and as brand leader. Its a very good car with just a few ticks away from being a great car. If I had a wish list: 1) Delete all piano black from existence. 2) Provide a cover for the cup holders (empty bins always collect dust and dirt when not in use) 3) Change 12v to household plug. 4) Update USB A to USB C. 5) Add padding to center console sides for knees. 6) Add a few mm larger door bins and cell phone charger. I like the wheels on this one, but wish they offered a black edition similar to what's offered by Toyota on the RAV4 and other manufactures. The fin is odd, but wouldn't be so bad in black. Not a big fan of all the chrome except maybe the single strip at the rocker panel. BTW, I would guess the Tiger nose refers to the downward slope of the hood with the grills being the nostrils.

[@rayshagar1011]

Great video! 👍

[@michellek2506]

Oh wow, you were down my street at Melrose Park hehehe. I knew I recognised that oval 😅

[@golfbbqandwatches]

I’m happier with our Palisade for the money. A Diesel Elite that we didn’t have to wait an eternity for, would have loved the Highlander but couldn’t justify the extra cost.

[@pasqualemaugeri8955]

Im driving the sports ++ of the Sorento diesel version and 920km range is awesome.

[@lubnakhalid6603]

Great review👍

[@manuoz3545]

how do you compare this with Pajero Sport - I am thinking between these 2, but PS doesnt have so many tech features n smart parking but I like the stability and engine in PS. I am confused. any advise please. App it. Cheers.

[@johnclark4131]

Im normally a diesel person but now kia/hyundai mate the diesel with a dsg gearbox 😢. This smooth v6 & torque converter is a fabulous alternative.

[@yasminwilson7420]

I live in California I’ve got a fully loaded 2022 SX Prestige sadly like some of Kia’s fully loaded models over here it doesn’t have heads up display

[@krane15]

What's your point? They deleted the option for CA? Was it available when you bought the car? Makes no sense. Manufactures add/delete/update options all the time.

[@yasminwilson7420]

@@krane15 no heads up display was never an option when the 4th gen launched here in the states as the 2021 model and still isn’t an option they only offer it on the Telluride and I think the Carnival

[@stendecstretcher5678]

You forgot to mention the length of the waiting list.

[@Coastmac2001]

It is an excellent vehicle. The Petrol is fine for the Burbs & a few odd long trips, , but the GT Line diesel is the definite all round pick. The hybrid will be a better option again for city based families , leaving the standard petrol almost redundant & it should save you a couple of $$$ yrly in fuel, but the fact the hybrid will be $80k before on roads, might put people off , & particularly in th e fact that the payback period for it is likely to be lengthy . I did note that the claimed economy for the PHEV is 1.6l/100km, but that's wishful thinking . Appears that a few other motoring reports have it at 6.1l/100 km or the same as the diesel , which is a lot more realistic

[@scwong6349]

Hi Steve thanks for sharing. Just wondering if you have any ideas about how many KMs I can get with a Diesel GT Line between refills?

[@Coastmac2001]

@@scwong6349 the diesel should be able to easily achieve its 6.1l/100km economy, & quite often under , so you'd be looking at probably a bit over 1000km or so out of a tank , but I'd think that 900 -950 would be more realistic, though it will depend on driving style, traffic conditions & possibly other factors as well. The diesel is far better suited for long distance running & more if you do 25,000km + annually. The hybrid is the best option for 95% urban running & the petrol if you only do occasional long trips & some urban cycles .

[@scwong6349]

@@Coastmac2001 thanks for all the details mate, really insightful! My current petrol car costs $40 a week eventhough I only drive the kids to and from school (3km per single trip on school days, 10k a year at most) so am quite keen to replace it with something more fuel efficient. Having read the numbers you shared I think I'll go for Sport+ diesel as the phev price tag is a bit out of reach for me at this stage :)

[@Coastmac2001]

@@scwong6349 Kia's are a terrific quality vehicle. Virtually no issues with them . The diesels particularly never or rarely have issues of reliability . They never get DPF issues. They do contain a heating probe within the DPF & that compensates for short town runs heating it to temp before the engine does. The long warranty , servicing should give confidence

[@karl6203]

Thoughts on the reliability? Lots of transmissions are going on these things.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I have heard that too, dual clutch transmissions.

[@bluebagel8084]

Whatever happened to Nedahl? She did awesome reviews.

[@Rally4Life1982]

Apart them feeling airy fairy. She glossed over a lot. That's why I like ReDriven's review style.

[@carsguide]

She is no longer with our team. But we have new people - Ash, for example! - to give you your family review video fix. Thanks!

[@bluebagel8084]

@@carsguide Thanks for letting us know. Ash is doing an awesome job 👌

[@sensibleguy7892]

Why do we have such a seductive music. I am not complaining though.

[@krane15]

I don't know but its no a good choice. The fact that you asked is evidence of that. The music should always be subtle and something we don't particularly notice.

[@stevethea5250]

cant go wrong with cars and beautiful women

[@locosmiley2008]

easy on the eyes

[@Mikeyp1054]

That's some bump, such a beautiful lady. Prefer the santa fe over the sorento. All that piano black inside with fingerprints would drive me insane

[@sethuramancbi]

Bring back Nedhal

[@carsguide]

She’s no longer working for us, champ.

[@sydryan9589]

The only thing stopping me from buying this car is the lack of a 6 seater option :|

[@krane15]

It is a 6 seater?

[@RyanSyd]

@@krane15 you can get middle captain seats with overseas models

[@ddindianis]

Somehow Kia manages to get great reviews from these Channels. But trust me, it's a very average car. Not too bad, but not too good as these channels claim. Within 2 weeks, my Kia Cerato is making lot of vibration kinda noise, worse even the mild engine fan noise is audible to driver.. and yeah, the FM starts playing suddenly when Apple Carplay is on.. most annoying - the sensors aren't no where near accurate, and alerts when it isn't supposed to... It's like, those Oppo, Vivo, kinda smart phones that offer everything yet some of the features aren't as reliable as one would expect.

[@krane15]

Make a video and SHOW what is wrong with it. Also, isn't it under warranty?

[@dirtygore]

She lost me at 2WD for a full size SUV. She also said it was "top of the range", Top of the range isn't 2WD.

[@Coastmac2001]

The Petrol is FWD Only , & the diesels are only AWD. The petrol is available thru the entire range. The Diesel is limited to S, Sport, Sport + & GT Line .

[@waynehooton6154]

The hybrid has a choice of FWD and AWD

[@krane15]

@@waynehooton6154 The PHEV is AWD.

[@trojanhman8136]

I would advice against this car. There is a serious safety issue with head on collision. It is a structural weakness that doesn't exist in the Santa Fe. I would also advise the diesel AWD vehicle. Fuel costs will be less and I personally would not be happy with front wheel drive.

[@carsguide]

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[@RK-si4ln]

Yummy

[@shoaibkhan-ow4jh]

When u drive the car show the interface note ur face

[@mharro88]

Overpriced

[@krane15]

Compared to what?

[@hasha9]

Why do they have a pregnant woman doing the review??

[@briantye110]

Why not 😳??

[@hasha9]

@@briantye110 unprofessional

[@joeee60]

@@hasha9 It’s 2022, pal. Who cares!

[@osandaranasinghe4514]

@@hasha9 how is that unprofessional??? you have plenty of women working in various industry while pregnant. Just shows how uneducated you are with your mentality on this topic

[@hasha9]

@@joeee60 So professional courtesy is gone these days unlike 2000's